Physical Therapist salary in Oregon
Physical Therapists in Oregon earn a median of $50.21 per hour, about $104,430 a year, 3% above the U.S. median of $48.57. The middle half earn between $40.91 and $59.37 per hour. The highest median among Oregon metro areas is in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, at $50.21 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $50.21median pay per hour
- $104,430median pay per year
- 3,000physical therapists employed in Oregon
- #5of 50 states by median pay
Physical Therapist pay in Oregon: percentiles
| Level | Oregon per hour | Oregon per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $38.27 | $79,600 | $35.78 |
| Lower quartile | $40.91 | $85,090 | $40.13 |
| Median | $50.21 | $104,430 | $48.57 |
| Upper quartile | $59.37 | $123,490 | $56.34 |
| Top 10% | $62.28 | $129,540 | $63.70 |
Physical Therapist pay by metro area in Oregon
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Oregon median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $50.21 | $104,430 | 1,800 | in line with | $47.63 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $49.80 | $103,580 | 60 | 1% below | $50.94 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $48.50 | $100,870 | 310 | 3% below | $47.75 |
| Bend, OR | $48.30 | $100,470 | 230 | 4% below | $46.62 |
| Albany, OR | $48.01 | $99,850 | 50 | 4% below | — |
| Medford, OR | $47.77 | $99,360 | 170 | 5% below | $47.10 |
| Corvallis, OR | $47.74 | $99,300 | 90 | 5% below | $45.90 |
| Salem, OR | $47.15 | $98,070 | 270 | 6% below | $45.49 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Physical Therapist pay in states next to Oregon
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Oregon |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $59.28 | $123,300 | 18% above Oregon |
| Idaho | $45.00 | $93,610 | 10% below Oregon |
| Nevada | $50.56 | $105,170 | 1% above Oregon |
| Washington | $49.11 | $102,140 | 2% below Oregon |
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Common questions
How much does a physical therapist make in Oregon?
The median is $50.21 per hour, about $104,430 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $38.27 and the top 10% earn over $62.28 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Oregon city pays physical therapists the most?
Among Oregon metro areas, Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA has the highest median at $50.21 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Oregon rank for physical therapist pay?
Oregon ranks 5th of 50 states by median physical therapist pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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Your PT pay reportOregon · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Pacific Home Care Associates, Inc.Coos Bay, OR · 1 wage offer$65.00/ hr$65–$65
- Willow Creek Healthcare LLCCentral Point, OR · 1 wage offer$65.00/ hr$65–$65
- Optum Select Management, Inc.Grants Pass, OR · 1 wage offer$59.76/ hr$49–$71
- Oregon Health & Science UniversityPortland, OR · 1 wage offer$56.88/ hr$57–$57
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
9 employer-reported wage offers for PT in federal filings in Oregon, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 2 PT roles
- Physical Therapist IIPer diem$47.29–$70.35/ hour
- Physical Therapist - PRN PTPer diem$52.00–$58.00/ hour
Each one has pay, shift and start date.